India’s digital payments revolution is facing quiet resistance. Across cities, small vendors are going back to cash, turning away from UPI apps like Google Pay, Phone Pe, and Paytm. The reason? Tax trouble.
Many small businesses — tea stalls, Kirana shops, bakeries — have recently received GST notices. Their UPI transactions have created a digital trail, exposing income that wasn’t declared.
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Now, they are being hit with back taxes, penalties, and threats of account freezes. For many who were never fully tax-compliant, this sudden scrutiny feels unfair and overwhelming.
Insiders say tax officers are under pressure to meet collection targets. With rising fiscal stress, the government seems to be cracking down on small traders rather than chasing big defaulters.
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As fear spreads, vendors are choosing cash over UPI — not to avoid progress, but to avoid paperwork and panic.
This shift poses a big challenge. The government has long promoted UPI as a symbol of digital India. But now, small traders feel punished for adopting it.
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Meanwhile, salaried citizens — who already pay taxes — are questioning why digital adoption should invite more penalties for others.
To keep the digital economy growing, the government must rethink its approach. Tax enforcement shouldn’t discourage digital payments.
A one-time amnesty scheme, easier rules, and clear communication could help traders stay compliant without fear.
Digital progress should be built on trust, not fear. If India wants UPI to thrive, it must support the very people who helped make it popular — not drive them back into the shadows of cash.
